Chapter 96

Willow got out of the car and thanked Theodore through the door. "Thank you."

"You're thanking me? Your mother brought me food."

"Not for that. For the office building."

Theodore's brows furrowed slightly.

Willow nodded in the car's direction before turning back to walk into the neighborhood.

Theodore sat back in his seat, thoughtful. "When did she figure out about the building?"

Clark was curious, too. "The agent said Ms. Jett called to agree to the contract this afternoon. The agent wondered why she'd confirm it so soon, too."

Theodore's gaze grew solemn.

When Willow returned home, Helen had already left.

Willow spotted the sliced fruit left on the coffee table. A note under it read, "Remember to eat more fruits. It will oxidize and lose its quality if left out for too long. The ribs and soup just need heating up before you eat them. Don't leave it uneaten for too long."

Willow's eyes suddenly filled with tears.

Helen was on the bus going back home right now.

Her phone bu